Jeremy Bentham This quote is, to an extent, appropriate to both the common and the civil law system (known as continental law). However, there are fundamental differences between common and civil law.

The terms civil rights and human rights are often used interchangeably, but refer to different legal and philosophical concepts. Both civil rights and human rights concern the dignity, freedom, and ...

A survey of Illinois sheriffs revealed that over two-thirds of those who responded are frustrated by the state law and would favor repeal or changes.

The Medill Illinois News Bureau and Capitol News Illinois sought to survey Illinois sheriffs about how they perceive their roles in immigration enforcement. Their views varied widely.

Police must use common sense to decide what is a crime and what's offensive, the policing watchdog Sir Andy Cooke has told Sky News. Doing so would help lift continuing low public confidence in the ...

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Image-based sexual abuse became a hot topic in the news this week, after an intimate video was leaked of Venezuelan model Isabella Ladera and her ex-boyfriend, Colombian artist Beéle.

As part of the Hispanic Lawyers Division’s community initiative, we’ve teamed up with Latinos Indy to launch a video series for their platform, dedicated to providing valuable resources, sharing ...

If approved the department would receive federal payments and officers would have limited authority to enforce immigration law on duty.

A prosecutor’s drive to indict James Comey trampled over the Justice Department’s long tradition of keeping a distance from politics and the White House, and raised the prospect of more arbitrary ...